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YF62 GXB

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,582 mi
Last recorded116,582 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 GXB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 116,582 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 106,525 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 93,880 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 80,242 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 69,650 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 66,293 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Over-Sill And Under-Tray Covers Fitted Obstructing View Of Some Components

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 66,293 miles

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Over-Sill And Under-Tray Covers Fitted Obstructing View Of Some Components

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 49,459 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 49,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 39,291 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 29,492 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 6 Dec 2016 25,521 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 18,332 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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YF62 GXB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 67,597 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF62 GXB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF62 GXB registered?

YF62 GXB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 December 2012.

Is YF62 GXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF62 GXB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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